Reviewer

These few words are way in advance of the release, but I've asked, and am permitted to share them.

I've just viewed the new Suspiria 4k via a Samsung 128gb thumb drive, which is slightly smaller than a flea.

But it's all on there.

Inclusive of HDR 10 and Dolby Atmos.

Compared to the Synapse Blu-ray, the colors pop even more, black levels are rich and pure, with gorgeous highlights.

The track is properly huge, and now even more so with Dolby Atmos.

A magnificent restoration of a beloved film.

I'm going to bet that 19 Nov can't arrive quickly enough for fans.

And one more reason to make the move to 4k!

Image – 5 (HDR 10)

Audio – 5 (Dolby Atmos)

Pass / Fail – Pass

Upgrade from Blu-ray - A necessity!

Very Highly Recommended

RAH

"All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible. This I did." T.E. Lawrence

Reviewer

I have to ask the obvious question - are you in a position to comment on a comparison between the new Synapse color corrected UHD and the TLE restoration from the UK/IT/DE disc?

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I am, but will not.

"All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible. This I did." T.E. Lawrence

Since I live in Norway, I had to purchase the previous Synapse blu ray via DiabolikDVD for a whopping $74.37, including shipping, + an extra $25 in customs and import charges. The new 4K UHD disc will cost me $51.53 ++. I commend Synapse for delving into 4K territory, but if they start doing like Lionsgate and release 4K discs a couple of years after I've purchased the blu-rays, then I won't be double-dipping, thank you very much.

Reviewer

Since I live in Norway, I had to purchase the previous Synapse blu ray via DiabolikDVD for a whopping $74.37, including shipping, + an extra $25 in customs and import charges. The new 4K UHD disc will cost me $51.53 ++. I commend Synapse for delving into 4K territory, but if they start doing like Lionsgate and release 4K discs a couple of years after I've purchased the blu-rays, then I won't be double-dipping, thank you very much.

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For whatever it's worth, I can tell you that Synapse was not in a position to release the film in 4k, day and date with the Blu-ray. They're a small boutique firm, and spent nearly a year getting the Blu-ray prepared properly.

They go for perfection, and a 4k was not in the cards at that time.

This is not double dipping.

"All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible. This I did." T.E. Lawrence

I know it can cost more importing certain titles, but this for sure is NOT a normal releasing of a 4K disc after a couple years after the BLU.

Synapse put so much work and effort into their restoration. The work they did on the original 4.0 audio mix alone was massive!

They are doing the release correct, even splurging on a Dolby Atmos mix that is icing on the cake.

Many aren’t fans of Atmos upgrades but the fact we also get original audio mixes everyone wins! It is truly how all major studios should release their films on 4K. Sony is one of the few that are great about it.

Only wish Warner Bros would include original Stereo audio tracks and HD Mono tracks (varying on the release of each title and original audio format)

Supporter

Dang it, Robert. I was going to pass on this, but you've yet to steer me wrong with your thoughts on particular releases. Looks like I'm going to have to start selling some plasma so I can order it. At least there are free cookies involved with that.

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Robert Harris, does Jessica Harper look better in this movie or My Favorite Year?

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She looks like herself. Married to Tom Rothman. Pretty lady.

"All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible. This I did." T.E. Lawrence

According to all the sales chat at the time of the blu-ray release, the Synapse/Tovoli transfer was representative of the original theatrical presentation.

But wait...according to Don, "We went back to the original 4K files and basically started over, reconfiguring the theatrical DCI-P3 color space for UHD’s expanded color palette and utilized high dynamic range".

So...is this release the "goes up to eleven" version of the theatrical presentation...? Theatrical+

Also, couldn't help but notice that, right before this week's announcement, one very vocal player in the 2017 Synapse This Is The Absolute Definitive Version of Suspiria Forever™ game removed himself from Facebook.

Dang it, Robert. I was going to pass on this, but you've yet to steer me wrong with your thoughts on particular releases. Looks like I'm going to have to start selling some plasma so I can order it. At least there are free cookies involved with that.

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Yeah, I bit on this too and ordered it through DVD Diabolik. My Synapse BD is up for sale. I'm a big fan of Argento's work, and this may be the only film of his that gets released in 4K, so I decided to splurge.

"All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible. This I did." T.E. Lawrence

I’m getting this even though I have the last, amazing edition because (a) I’m a mad-man and (b) I support the incredible effort and love put into this and, finally, (c) Suspiria is an amazing film. Truly amazing.